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Institute of Dentistry

Getting Here

Getting Here

Travelling to Aberdeen

The Institute of Dentistry is located on the Foresterhill Campus of the University of Aberdeen.  It is building number 7 on the enclosed map: Download a map of the Foresterhill Campus.

By Air

Aberdeen's international airport is served by a number of major carriers, providing an extensive network of routes throughout the UK, direct to Europe and worldwide through major hubs. British and Irish destinations include three London airports (Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton - just over an hour's flight time), Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Dublin, Durham Tees Valley, Exeter, Humberside, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, Nottingham, East Midlands, Southampton, as well as the Scottish Highlands and Islands. There is a frequent bus link to the city centre.

Aberdeen Airport

By Coach

First-class roads south to Edinburgh, Glasgow, and onwards, carry fast coach services linking Aberdeen with the UK's major cities. Competitive return fares, using Travelcard schemes, make coach travel popular with students and staff alike.

https://uk.megabus.com/city-guides/aberdeen

By Train

Rail services connect Aberdeen both north and south. There are regular direct trains to London, and services from Edinburgh and Glasgow link with other mainline routes. Inverness, the scenic West Coast and Highlands are reached northwards.

By Car

Entering the city from the south or west, follow signs for the A90 (Fraserburgh and Peterhead). This leads round the ring road (Anderson Drive). Exiting right (A9011) onto Ashgrove Road West, continue beyond the junction with Foresterhill Road, then turn right on to Cornhill Road when the bus turning area is close to the Medical School.

From the north, Foresterhill is approached via the A96 (from Dyce and Inverness) and the A90 (from Peterhead) and thence to the A90 (North) Anderson Drive.
Dental Institute Postcode: AB25 2ZR
GPS: Lat: 57:09:23N (57.15634), Lon: 2:08:05W (-2.1346)
Grid Ref: NJ919072

Car parking at the Foresterhill Campus is extremely limited and visitors are therefore encouraged to use an alternative means of transport. If travelling by car, you should plan to park off site or let us know and we will try and make arrangements. Metered parking is available in the surrounding area.

By Local Bus

City Centre to Foresterhill Campus

From the city centre, the number 5/5A, from Union Street (just east of Back Wynd) will take you to Cornhill Road at Foresterhill, using the First Aberdeen ‘Lime Green route’. Alternatively, the 3/3A or Stagecoach number 59 will take you to the main entrance of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Foresterhill Road.

Travel from Belfast

Previous travellers have found that the following options are useful:

  • By Air / Rail:      Fly Belfast « Edinburgh, then by rail to Aberdeen (journey possible in one day)
  • By Ferry / Rail:  Ferry Belfast « Glasgow, then by rail to Aberdeen (usually requires overnight stay)

 Overnight Accommodation

 For information on hotel accommodation in Aberdeen see:  Aberdeen & Grampian Tourist Board, 23 Union Street, Aberdeen,